Guides

Everything about the bin.

Straight answers on why bins smell, how often they need doing, what to do about maggots, and who actually collects your trash out here — because in Loudoun County the answer surprises people.

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Four things worth knowing.

There is no Loudoun County trash schedule

Loudoun County has no single county-run trash service. Here's who collects your bins, why there's no one schedule, and how Leesburg differs from the rest of the county.

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Why your trash can smells

The smell coming off your bin is bacteria feeding on residue baked into the walls and floor. Here's why rinsing it doesn't work and what does.

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How often should a bin actually be cleaned?

How often a trash or recycling bin needs cleaning depends on heat, what goes in it and how long it sits. A practical guide for Northern Virginia households.

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Maggots in the bin

Maggots in a bin mean flies have laid eggs on residue inside it. Here's how to deal with them and how to stop them coming back.

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